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P381 XYJ

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,052 mi
Last recorded120,052 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo126,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 XYJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2009 120,052 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear handbrake mechanisms not fully returning

Pass 3 Mar 2008 110,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 102,937 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 91,375 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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P381 XYJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 126,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P381 XYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P381 XYJ registered?

P381 XYJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P381 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P381 XYJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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